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The Rundown: Economic Freedom Plummets in the U.S.
The Heritage Foundation released the 2023 edition of its annual Index of Economic Freedom. The report shows economic freedom declining across the world, becoming “mostly unfree.” The U.S. fell to its lowest score in the history of the index, although it maintained its global ranking as the 25th freest country.

The Backpack Bill Receives Initial Sponsor Testimony in the Ohio House
Ohio’s Backpack Bill (HB11), which would make every Ohio K-12 student eligible for an Educational Savings Account (ESA), is scheduled to receive its first hearing before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee today—Tuesday, February 28—at 4:00 pm. Watch!

WATCH NOW: Student Religious Expression Bill Gets Hearing
Senate Bill 49 (SB49) would require public schools to allow students up to three days of excused absence each academic year for religious observance. Sponsored by Sen. Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester), SB49 is scheduled to receive a hearing before the Ohio Senate Education Committee today—Tuesday, February 28—at 3:00 pm.

WATCH: CCV's David Mahan Testifies on Effects of Marijuana Expansion
Watch as CCV Policy Director David Mahan and George Martin, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Challenge Ranch addiction treatment center, testify before the Ohio Senate Community Revitalization Committee today—Tuesday, February 28—at 2:30 pm on the harms of expanding marijuana access.

Backpack Bill to receive first hearing in the Ohio House!
Ohio’s Backpack Bill (HB11), which would make every Ohio K-12 student eligible for an Educational Savings Account (ESA), is scheduled to receive its first hearing before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee tomorrow—Tuesday, February 28—at 4:00 pm.


The Narrative Podcast: The Future of Ohio
You've probably heard rumblings about the abortion ballot initiative, SAFE Act, Backpack Bill, and the Save Women's Sports Act. Do you want to get caught up on what's actually happening right now without any spin from the media?
CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews, President Aaron Baer, and Policy Director David Mahan took some time to update listeners on the status of CCV-backed bills that have been announced as priorities within the Ohio House of Representatives.

Got questions about the Backpack Bill, Girls' Sports, Abortion, and Woke Capitalism?
From the Backpack Bill to women's sports to the newly introduced ballot language to enshrine abortion in our Constitution, there's a lot of news to sort through. What's the status of these bills? What is CCV doing? What can you do? If you want answers to those questions and more, join us for a live stream tomorrow—Thursday, February 23.

BREAKING NEWS: Pro-Abortion Activists Announce Language for November Ballot Initiative
The so-called Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom, a group of radical pro-abortion advocates that includes Planned Parenthood, Pro-Choice Ohio, the Abortion Fund of Ohio, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio, has unveiled the language of their ballot initiative to enshrine abortion into the Ohio Constitution in the November General Election.

Christian Business Partnership Launches to Advocate for a Free and Fair Marketplace For All
The Christian Business Partnership launched Tuesday, February 21, becoming Ohio’s first and only statewide Christian chamber of commerce. The Partnership aggressively advocates for the religious liberty of Christian employers and for a fair and free marketplace that enables entrepreneurs to thrive and compete.

LIVE STREAM: The Future of Ohio with Paul Fitzpatrick
From the Backpack Bill to protecting women's sports and parental rights, there's a lot to be hopeful for the future of Ohio. Join us CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews for a special live stream. We’ll take your questions about these bills and the effort to protect life, family, and freedom in Ohio. Paul Fitzpatrick, President of 1792 Exchange, will also join to discuss the resources his nonprofit offers.

Backpack-Style Bill to Receive Proponent Testimony
SB11 would make every K-12 student in Ohio eligible to receive a scholarship to be used at a private school of the student’s choice. Proponents of the bill will have an opportunity to testify before the Senate Education Committee tomorrow—Tuesday, February 21—at 3:00 pm.

The Narrative Podcast: Pushing Back Against Corporate Bias with Paul Fitzpatrick
Working to combat woke capitalism, the 1792 Exchange recently released a "Spotlight Report on Corporate Bias Ratings." This database highlights companies that are undermining free speech and free enterprise, as well as companies that are less likely to cancel a contract or deny services based on ideological differences.

BREAKING: Ohio House Introduces CCV-Backed Pro-Family Bills
Ohio House Introduces Bills to Advance Educational Freedom, Protect Female Athletes, and Preserve Parental Rights, and More


The Rundown: Top companies pose high risk to cancel clients based on ideology
According to a new report, several of the largest and most influential corporations in the U.S. pose a high risk of canceling contracts or denying services based solely on ideological differences… This biweekly newsletter serves as the most important political and cultural news for Christians in Ohio.


Calling All Pro-Life Medical Professionals!
Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and other pro-life groups across the state are working to build a coalition of pro-life medical professionals to push back against the harmful false narrative that “abortion is healthcare.” If you are a medical professional of any kind and you believe in the sanctity of human life, please consider joining us to stop the abortion industry from hijacking our Constitution!

WATCH NOW: Ohio Senate Backpack-style educational choice bill receives first committee hearing today!
Introduced last month, Senate Bill 11 (SB11) receives its first hearing in the Ohio Senate Education Committee today. This backpack-style bill would provide an opportunity for every student in the state to receive either a scholarship to attend a private school or a tax credit to help pay for homeschooling expenses.

The Narrative Podcast: Engaging Truth with Dr. Del Tackett
Christians need to develop a comprehensive biblical worldview in order to fruitfully engage with our culture. Dr. Del Tackett, creator of Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project, imparts his great wisdom and expertise in this area.